About us
We have secured funding to increase and modernise our existing facilities, enabling us to expand our service to the public and private sector, as well as the local community as a whole.
The Black Mountain Centre is so much more than just a Community Centre.
At the heart of the local community the Centre is a one-stop shop for the residents of Brynaman and the surrounding area. It provides a non-threatening place where local people can drop in for a cup of tea, a meal or just to find out what is going on in the village. The Centre provides educational classes and courses, a part-time library, doctor’s surgery, police surgery, outreach services, Credit Union, as well as IT facilities and access to the Internet.
The extension houses the Black Mountain Restaurant - a comfortable and informal place to meet friends and family for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or just a coffee and a chat. Enjoy our traditional home cooked food as well as tasty daily specials.
We are open from 10.00am until 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, as well as being available for private events.
We have a selection of rooms for hire, catering for all requirements.
It is an exciting time for the village of Brynaman and the surrounding area, and we are keen to develop sustainable and economic growth, through Tourism, as well as being a Centre of Excellence for Education.
Meet the Staff.....
We have a fantastic team at the Centre who are always happy to help.
The Centre Team
Siân Tucker
Siân Tucker is the Strategic Development Officer and oversees the running of the Centre and the Black Mountain Restaurant. Always approachable and willing to help at all times.
Pauline Thomas Mathew Hewlett
Pauline Thomas and Mathew Hewlett are based at reception and are always happy to help with customer enquiries and needs.
Pauline is our Receptionist/Finance Officer and is on hand to deal with all general enquiries such as room bookings, tourist information and office services available to the public. Pauline also deals with all of the Centre's financial accounts.
Mathew is our Administrative Assistant/Centre Attendant and oversees the maintenance and security of the Centre. Mathew is currently employed at the Centre through the Workways programme.
The Development Team
Ffion Davies Scott Davies
Ffion Davies, Development Officer and Scott Davies, Development Assistant are employed to deliver the Big Lottery People and Places Project. In 2009 the Black Mountain Centre was awarded £238,248 under the Big Lottery People and Places programme. The Development Team will be responsible for initiating a number of activities aimed at bringing people together. This project will improve access to advice and advocacy services, enable people to influence services and activities at the Centre and support them to become more confident and gain practical and educational skills.
Current activities and services include a luncheon club for older people, Save Easy credit union, healthy living activities, adult education, Citizens Advice Bureau, debt and benefit advice surgeries and back to work activities.
The Restaurant Team
Lisa Thomas Catrin Morris
Our Chef, Lisa Thomas and Customer Service Assistant, Catrin Morris work together to provide a wonderful selection of home cooked traditional meals, snacks and desserts. Visit the fantastic Black Mountain Restaurant, where you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and guaranteed a mouth-watering meal. The Black Mountain Centre Restaurant scored a hygiene rating of 5 in a recent inspection carried out by Carmarthenshire County Council Public Protection Department.